Hundreds of spring bulbs — along with flowering trees and shrubs — sprouted at the Champlain Valley Exposition during the 19th Vermont Flower Show. From Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 3, more than 10,000 visitors experienced the tantalizing colors and smells of early spring.
The Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association/GreenWorks produces the show every two years, relying on sponsors, VNLA members and associates to fund the show — and contribute hundreds of hours of volunteer effort. It takes roughly 350 volunteers to set up, staff and take down the show.
Imaginative displays evoked this year’s theme: “Wonder — A Garden Adventure for All Ages.” Vendors from across the region brought their wares. The full schedule of programming included demonstrations, seminars, and activities for gardeners, along with family-room performances by Magician Tom Verner, Mr. Chris and Friends, and No Strings Marionette Company. A plant sale at the conclusion of the show helps send the plants and shrubs to new homes.
Learn more about the show at greenworksvermont.org.
This article appears in Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2019.
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The VT Flower Show needs a new creative direction and an overhaul – it’s the same boring setup every year. Despite changing “themes,” there isn’t a lot of daring or adventure from year to year. It’s the same flowers, the same bulging crowds, the same exorbitant ticket price. They need to mix it up…it’s become self-congratulatory and a snooze fest. Looking forward to 2021’s “Adventure in Wonderland” or whatever drab tulip-themed exhibition they squeeze out of the tired old hat.